The Snowy Day, written and illustrated by Ezra Jak Keats, was one of the first children's books in the 20th century to feature an African American child as the main character, and this year, the U.S. Postal Service released stamps that commemorate the beloved book.
Join the St. Louis Black Authors of Children's Literature Initiative to celebrate Peter, dressed in his cuddly red snow suit, and dive into a playful "snowy day" of your own at the Missouri History Museum. Families will enjoy listening to stories, making snowballs and snowflakes, playing in the snow, warming up with cocoa and cookies, writing and mailing a Snowy Day-stamped letter, and meeting local authors.
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. througout the museum. Free.
More information: mohistory.org
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.
Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.
Attend the Winter Open House at the Waldorf School of St. Louis for a detailed look into what it is like to be a student at the school. Participate in an Early Childhood circle time, and attend a social studies class led by the Grades' teachers and more! This is your chance to meet WSSL teachers and learn more about their training, methodologies, and commitment to supporting each student’s unique educational journey.
Young visitors and their families are invited to the Life Science Lab Classroom at the Saint Louis Science Center to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.